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Grading Rubric

_____ Developmental Issues/Questions (20 points)

• Is your topic/thesis statement clearly stated in the introduction? (5)
• Are the developmental issues clearly identified? (5)
• Did you include multiple perspectives? (10)

_____ Evidence and Support (30 points)

• Do you cite at least 12 scholarly references and do you incorporate EVERY reference into your paper in a meaningful way? Do you have an appropriate balance of journal articles and scholarly books? (12)
• Are the issues you consider relevant to developmental theory and research? Do you address material covered in the textbook, lecture, or section (implicitly or explicitly)? (6)
• Are the issues thoughtfully considered, given appropriate coverage? (12)

_____ Personal reactions/interpretation (30 points)

• Have you integrated relevant personal experiences (or interviews)? (15)
• Have you critically evaluated your research evidence and/or experiences? (15)

_____ Synthesis and Conclusion (10 points)

• Have you combined and reconciled research evidence and personal ideas? (5)
• Do you offer a clear concluding statement? (5)

_____ Style (10 points)

• Is your paper coherent, well-written, and well-organized? (5)
• Do you follow APA format with references and citations? (5)

_____ Peer Review attached with at least 3 constructive comments? (10 points)

_____ Total Score (110 points possible)

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